Below are some of the healthy types of oils and some recipes that you can use to experiment with and live a healthier and more nutritious life:
Lemongrass Hydrosol
Lemongrass is a type of grass that is known to have a really soothing and pleasant smell. Lemongrass hydrosol has so many uses and benefits that a lot of people use for health concerns, beauty routines, and wellness purposes. Not only does it help you relax but its antibacterial properties also help in controlling acne and itchy skin, combating flaky scalps, and other health problems. For premium lemon grass products, Gold in Grass is a trustworthy product that offers a variety of lemon grass products ensured for your safety and your health.
Vegetable Oil
Vegetable oil is really popular for providing a lot of health benefits such as lessening the likeliness to have cardiovascular diseases, and having digestion problems. Vegetable oil also helps in lowering cancer risks, and adding to healthy fatty acids to the body like omega-3 which are helpful for the heart. If you are looking for quality vegetable oil, Baguio Oil is the perfect choice to go. Trusted by many Filipinos, this brand has been serving the cooking community for quite some time in ensuring tasty products at an affordable price.
Corn Oil
Corn Oil, just like the previously mentioned oils play a big role in health benefits for the body. It helps in preventing oxidative stress; it reduces inflammation of swollen organs of the body; it helps in shielding the skin from allergic reactions, and it sharpens ones vision. Despite these numerous health benefits, corn oil must be consumed in moderation because it may also increase the risk of body toxicity and cancer side-effects if the body becomes too dependent on the substance. For specialized corn oil, Marca Leon is the brand to choose. Known for their premium and finest corn oil food items, this brand is sure to give you the essentials you need to create the best recipes while ensuring healthy options.
Given these nutritious and healthy oils, here are a few recipes which you can innovate and improvise in order to get the perfect nutritious meal you have been craving for.
Recipe Bangus / Tofu Sisig Spring Roll
If you’re looking for an easy-to-cook and a nutritious recipe, this might just be the answer. This recipe created by Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro puts a twist to the typical spring roll by adding the ingredients of bangus or tofu sisig, depending on your preference.
To conduct this recipe, you will be needing:
2 Small Block of Tofu
3 tablespoon of Mayonnaise
1/4 cup of chopped Onion Chives
1 Siling Haba (minced)
8 cups of Baguio Pure Vegetable Oil
1 Medium Boneless Bangus
1 Medium White Onion (minced)
8 tablespoon of Calamansi Juice
1 tablespoon of Liver Spread
Lumpia Wrapper
Salt and Pepper to taste dip
1/2 cup of Mayonnaise, Lemon, Cilantro (Wansoy)
This recipe is very easy to do. With these easy steps, you’ll be able to create your own spring roll dish.
1. Mix the pre-cooked ingredients such as bangus flakes, chopped tofu, white onions, mayonnaise, liver spread, onion chives, siling haba, calamansi juice, salt and pepper. Mix all of these ingredients well until it is evenly spread out.
2. Using a tablespoon, put a small amount of filling into the lumpia wrapper. Roll the wrapper, ensuring that both ends are tucked in. Afterwards, seal the roll by putting some moisture on both ends using a small amount of water.
3. Proceed to heating the Baguio Pure Vegetable Oil up to 340F in a deep-fryer equipment or in a pot.
4. Slowly drop the lumpia rolls in the oil and deep-fry it until the texture and color turns golden brown.
5. Get the deep-fried rolls and using a colander or paper towel, strain the excess oil before transferring to a serving plate.
In order to perfect the dip for your lumpia rolls, mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, and chopped cilantro in a small bowl. Mix all of these ingredients well, then transfer in a small ramekin to go with the bangus or tofu sisig spring roll.
